FAST, EXPERT CARE WHEN YOU NEED IT
We offer our Injury Access Clinic at our Main Office Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and on Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
We offer our Injury Access Clinic at our Main Office Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and on Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Patient
Education
Center
Our commitment to providing you with superior access to exceptional orthopedic care continues with our patient education, including health articles and videos. Our resources are designed to keep you informed on common orthopedic injuries and conditions. Please use the buttons below to learn more.
Procedures & Conditions
At Orthopedic Associates, we understand that navigating and interpreting medical conditions and injuries or procedures and treatments can be daunting and overwhelming. We offer you the following animated patient education videos. Using the following filter, you can choose to view videos about an area of specialty or a specific injury or condition. If after viewing these videos you have any questions or concerns, please call our office to speak with a medical professional.
This content is offered as an educational resource and does not imply Orthopedic Associates can treat all conditions contained in this educational library. We encourage you to call our office to inquire about treatment for a specific condition. Our staff will be happy to assist you.
GUIDE TO OUTPATIENT JOINT REPLACEMENT
Dedicated to helping you overcome chronic joint pain and injuries, our specialty-trained joint experts at Orthopedic Associates offer exceptional care and comprehensive treatment plans to guide you to a safe and timely return to function.
Health Articles
Each of the following health articles was authored by one of our expert orthopedic doctors at Orthopedic Associates. Please use the buttons below to read the article in full.
Joint Synovectomy
This procedure removes diseased or damaged synovium, a thin layer of tissue that lines joint capsules and tendon sheaths and provides lubrication for movement.
Ganglion Cyst Removal
This outpatient procedure is used to remove a ganglion cyst, a fluid-filled sac that forms as a herniation from a joint capsule, ligament or tendon sheath. Ganglion cysts commonly develop at the wrist.
Finger Joint Fusion (DIP Joint)
This outpatient procedure is used to resolve the pain of a severely arthritic joint of the finger by permanently stopping finger movement.
Finger Fracture Fixation
This procedure uses pins, screws or metal plates to repair broken bones in the fingers. The actual fixation method will depend on the location and pattern of the break.
Finger Felon Drainage
The purpose of this procedure is to drain the pus and relieve the pressure and pain that results from an abscess in the pad of the fingertip, called a felon.
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release (Lins)
This surgery is performed to relieve pressure on the median nerve, alleviating numbness and tingling in the fingers. The endoscopic carpal tunnel technique is performed on an outpatient basis.